Social Service Coordinator

Summary of Social Service Coordinator Position

To provide social service assessment of the general needs of aging residents, counseling, and liaison with necessary and available outside services, to assist residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in an independent living environment or to assist them in relocating to a higher level of care, if that becomes necessary.

Essential Functions of Social Service Coordinator

• Comply with all      federal, state and local regulations as outlined in the Corporate      Compliance Program.
• Adhere to all      St. Andrew’s policies and procedures including, but not limited to, those      included in the St. Andrew’s employee handbook.
• Provide general      case management, including intake and referral services to all residents      needing such assistance.
• Facilitate the      admission of residents including general case management and referral for      residents requiring additional services. May provide formal case      management (i.e., evaluation of health, psychological and social needs,      development of an individual case plan for services and periodic      reassessment of the resident’s situation and needs) for a resident when      such service is not available in the community at large.
• Establish a      directory of service providers for use by project staff and residents.
• Inform residents      of service availability, application procedures, client rights or any      other information they may need, providing advocacy as appropriate.
• Monitor ongoing      provision of services from community agencies to update case management      and provider agency on the progress of the individual resident. Manage and      change the provision of supportive services as appropriate.
• Assist residents      in building support networks with other residents, family and friends.
• Observe all      facility safety policies and procedures.
• Observe      infection control procedures.
• Direct      implementation of and observe Resident’s Rights policies and ensure that      resident confidentiality is maintained.
• Maintain      confidential files to document all interactions with residents.

Certifications, Licenses Necessary

Must have a bachelor’s degree in gerontology or social work and at least two years of social work experience in a senior services or health care setting. Candidate with LCSW is preferred. Must have the ability to be pleasant, cheerful, tactful, and courteous when dealing with residents.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Chesterfield, MO      63017

Work Location: In person